Make a multitude of chic and elegant DIY costume jewelry with these irregular Biwa freshwater pearls!
What are freshwater pearls?Freshwater pearls are natural pearls bred in the fresh waters of rivers and lakes. These pearls are nucleated using organic matter, usually a fragment of shell, so that the bead is made exclusively of mother-of-pearl. Nature never does the same thing twice, which is why beads vary in shape and size. Some are round or oval, others are long or twisted. It's these irregularities that give them their charm.
This freshwater bead has an AA- grade, which means it has medium luster and slight imperfections. Its excellent quality makes it ideal for creations that are both beautiful and affordable.
Want to know more about freshwater pearl grades? Visit our technical data sheet.
It has been treated with bleaching after extraction from the pearl mussel. This is a very common practice that in no way detracts from the quality of the pearls, but, on the contrary, enhances their beauty and brilliance.
How to use this natural pearl?
String freshwater cultured pearls on elastic thread, chain or wire to make necklaces or bracelets, to be worn alone or as an accumulation.
What about earrings? All you need is an ear stud and a jewelry stud to make a pair of original earrings in the blink of an eye. Or use this natural bead as a spacer between a pendant and a jewelry stud, to create pretty dangling earrings.
Need more ideas? Check out our bead jewelry tutorials for all occasions.
Are you new to DIY? We'll give you tips and tricks to guide you in the creation of costume jewelry. Discover our beginner's jewelry course to make elastic bracelets and many techniques to learn how to create your own jewelry.
Genuine cultured pearls with additional galvanization.
Freshwater pearls have been subjected to a bleaching process without the addition of colorants or varnishes.
Each piece is unique and may differ significantly from the photo.
Hole size and diameter may vary.
Freshwater pearls have been subjected to a bleaching process without the addition of dyes or varnish.
Details:
Diameter: approx. 17 mm
Thickness: approx. 6 mm
Hole diameter: 0.6 mm
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